The Beatles’ first US tour had ended the night before, with a concert in New York City. On this day the group and their entourage flew back to London Airport (now Heathrow), arriving at 9.35pm.
Their flight number was BC 510, and they flew in a Boeing 707. By the time of their arrival thousands of fans were gathered on the roof of the Queen’s Building, hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
#OTD 21SEP1964 One more press conference before departing @JFKairport for the UK. @thebeatles #EightDaysAWeek pic.twitter.com/8Lp2a33and
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) September 21, 2017
Last updated: 11 July 2024
Also on this day...
- 2018: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Hard Rock Live, Northfield
- 2017: Paul McCartney live: Barclays Center, New York City
- 2013: Paul McCartney live: iHeartRadio Music Festival, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
- 2009: The Beatles: officially bigger than Jesus, according to Google
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: Bradley Center, Milwaukee
- 1998: UK album release: Rushes by The Fireman (Paul McCartney and Youth)
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
- 1976: Wings live: Dom Sportova, Zagreb
- 1975: Wings live: Apollo, Glasgow
- 1967: Filming: Magical Mystery Tour
- 1962: The Beatles live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
- 1961: The Beatles live: Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool
- 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg
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Does anybody know the route the Beatles took through Liverpool on their return from the u.s.a?
They toured the city in a limo, and I actually saw them, but I would love to map out the whole route
That would be cool.